Course Title: Feed Technology in Aquaculture (AST4023)
Course Description
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of feed technology in aquaculture, focusing on the nutritional requirements of aquatic organisms and the practical aspects of feed formulation, preparation, and management. It covers the fundamentals of fish nutrition, including energy utilization, major nutrients, and digestibility, along with the evaluation of feed ingredients and raw materials.
Students will explore feeding behaviors of aquatic species in relation to their morphology and digestive physiology, enabling species-specific feeding strategies. The course also introduces feed formulation techniques, cost-effective feed development, and modern feed production methods such as extrusion and quality control procedures.
In addition, the course emphasizes the importance of live feed in aquaculture, including culture techniques for algae and zooplankton, and bio-enrichment practices. Proper feeding methods, ration calculation, and feed management practices are also addressed, alongside storage and warehouse management to ensure feed quality and safety.
This course integrates theoretical knowledge with practical applications to prepare students for effective feed management in aquaculture systems.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- LO-1: Describe fish feed types and feeding behaviors of aquatic organisms
- LO-2: Formulate fish feed for specific aquaculture species
- LO-3: Prepare formulated fish feed using appropriate techniques
- LO-4: Culture and maintain live feed organisms
- LO-5: Apply appropriate feeding techniques in aquaculture systems
- LO-6: Manage proper storage and handling of fish feed
